Tevin Coleman scored 11 touchdowns the last time he played for Kyle Shanahan. No wonder the former Atlanta Falcons receiver chose to sign with Shanahan’s 49ers on the first day of free agency.

The contract:

Coleman’s two-year deal with San Francisco is worth $10 million, according to ESPN.

Why they made the move:

Coleman thrived in a two-back system in Atlanta while playing for Shanahan and current 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner in 2015 and 2016, when he scored eight rushing touchdowns and three receiving touchdowns during the Falcons’ NFC championship run. His familiarity with Shanahan’s scheme makes him a natural fit, and he proved in 2018 that he can handle a bigger load as No. 1 back.

What it means for the market:

This is a modest deal for Coleman, whom the Falcons decided they couldn’t afford to keep after giving Devonta Freeman a big free-agent deal. With Le’Veon Bell signed with the Jets, Mark Ingram with...